Yubico

Channel Account Manager

Yubico$127K — $147K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 5+ years' experience in channel management or partner development in cybersecurity
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth through partnerships
  • Knowledge of VAR, MSP, and distributor business models
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset to interpret performance data into actionable insights
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational abilities and a results focus
  • Willing to travel up to 40-50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Manage primary relationships with key partners to enhance collaboration and drive growth
  • Create and implement business plans for partner success and solution adoption
  • Deliver training programs to empower partners' sales teams
  • Assist partner teams in identifying and closing sales opportunities
  • Monitor and assess partner performance, making improvements as needed
  • Analyze market trends and competitive actions to refine go-to-market strategies
  • Foster strategic relationships to ensure alignment on business goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans with 100% premium coverage for individual and 85% for families
  • 401K plan with 100% match up to 6% and immediate vesting
  • $1,200 wellness reimbursement for fitness and health activities
  • Annual development stipend of $3,000 for personal learning and growth
  • Generous time off policy: 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 7 sick days
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional time for birthing parents
  • Commuter benefits to ease travel costs
  • Supportive company culture centered on mission-driven values and employee significance
Full Job Description
The Role:

Yubico is seeking a Channel Manager to manage and expand relationships with key cybersecurity resellers and strategic partners, including GuidePoint, SHI, Zones, and Insight. This individual will be responsible for driving revenue growth through partner enablement, joint business planning, and strategic execution. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the cybersecurity VAR ecosystem, thrives in a collaborative environment, and can translate strategy into measurable results.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on joint business objectives.
  • Joint Business Planning: Develop and execute annual business plans with assigned partners to drive growth, enablement, and solution adoption.
  • Sales Enablement: Deliver targeted training and enablement programs to partner sales teams, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to effectively position Yubico's security solutions.
  • Deal Acceleration: Collaborate with partner sellers to identify, qualify, and close opportunities, supporting forecast accuracy and accelerating sales cycles.
  • Performance Management: Track partner performance against revenue and engagement KPIs, identifying gaps and implementing improvement plans.
  • Market & Competitive Insight: Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform go-to-market strategies and strengthen Yubico's channel value proposition.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus)
  • 5+ years of experience in channel management, partner development, or sales within cybersecurity or enterprise technology
  • Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives and partner collaboration
  • Strong understanding of VAR, MSP, and distributor business models
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with experience engaging senior-level stakeholders
  • Data-driven, with the ability to analyze performance metrics and translate them into actionable insights
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and a results-oriented mindset
  • Travel up to 40-50% required

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Direct experience managing GuidePoint, SHI, Zones, or Insight (or similar large cybersecurity resellers)
  • Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), or broader cybersecurity markets


Our U. S. benefits are designed for your overall well-being:

Health coverage. We've got you covered with top of the line health plans, including dental and vision. We pay 100% of your premium and 85% for your family.

Retirement plan. Our retirement plan includes a 401K dollar per dollar match up to 6% with a cap of $6K/year. Immediate vesting.

Wellness reimbursement. We offer $1,200.00 in wellness earnings (prorated based on start date) that you can use on your gym membership, a massage, or your favorite online fitness classes. This is a taxable benefit if you choose to participate.

Learning and development. We encourage your professional growth and offer a yearly development stipend of $3,000 and mentorship program.

Time off. We offer a total of 15 vacation days plus 10 holidays, and 7 sick days a year.

Paid parental leave. We love welcoming new family members to our YubiTeam! All parents receive 8 weeks of paid leave. Birthing parents receive an additional 8 weeks of paid leave (16 weeks total).

Commuter Benefits. If you need to commute to the office, we offer commuter benefits.

Strong mission & company values. We're a global team on a global mission to make the internet more secure for everyone. We believe that every person's work matters. That you should always be nice, stay humble, and have fun, and never take yourself too seriously.

#LI-LV1

Yubico offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work. This role has the annual salary range as defined below plus a target compensation for a candidate located in the San Francisco Bay Area. For roles that are filled in other locations, the compensation range will be based on data provided by the Radford McLagan Compensation Database from Aon. Final compensation is also based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Sales Pay Range

$127,000-$147,000 USD

Variable Compensation

$54,450-$63,000 USD

OTE

$181,450-$210,000 USD

About Yubico

Yubico is a technology company that provides hardware and software authentication security solutions. The company's flagship product is the YubiKey, a hardware authentication device that provides strong two-factor authentication using a simple touch. Yubico's products are used by individuals, businesses, and governments around the world to secure access to computers, networks, and online services. Yubico is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Yubico
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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